Giving your everything and having no regrets with Olympic gold medal winning hockey player Alex Danson

After suffering a traumatic brain injury in 2018, Danson – one of Britain’s greatest ever hockey players – shares why the most difficult aspect of her accident was the loss of identity, connection and purpose.

She has now come to see what happened as a gift that has enabled her to have more balance in her life, and value what is truly important; her health and relationships.

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Why emotional intelligence can be more important than IQ.

An internationally known psychologist and author of the best-selling book Emotional Intelligence, Goleman explains how EQ is about understanding ourselves better, managing our own emotions, and using empathy to better understand the feelings and emotions of the people around us. 

In this episode, he explains how we can develop it – as well as how mindfulness can contribute to that process  – and, ultimately, why emotional intelligence can be even more important than IQ.

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Resolving complicated feelings, recognising patterns and understanding yourself better – with the 1996 Formula One World Champion.

When Hill secured the Formula1 Championship in 1996, he ensured that he and his father Graham Hill entered the record books as the first father-and-son pair to win the sport’s biggest prize.

But sadly, his dad was not there to celebrate the achievement; he tragically died in a plane crash in 1975 shortly after retiring from the sport.

After his own retirement, Hill went on a journey of self-discovery, battling depression and questions of identity – as well as understanding and unpicking complicated feelings, and patterns that get passed down through the generations.  

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How to use mindfulness to thrive with Headspace co-founder and former Buddhist monk Andy Puddicombe

Mindfulness is about focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.

Puddicombe, former Buddhist monk and founder of Headspace, has arguably done more than anyone to popularise mindfulness. 

He speaks about how the technique directly applies to sport, but he also goes deep into the ultimate aim of meditation; to achieve enlightenment and reveal 'non-duality'.  

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Why having self-doubt is normal and how preparation and perspective are key, with the six-time Olympic gold medalist.

Having won six Olympic gold medals during a dazzling cycling career, becoming World Champion 11 times, Hoy is perfectly placed to explain how to develop the right attitude.

He explains why looking a fear of failure in the face can be utterly transformative, and how thoughts of winning and losing create pressure. 

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The power of accepting yourself and letting go of the need for approval.

Billy Monger is a racing driver who, after having both his legs amputated after a crash, was back behind the wheel of a car within a year.

Since the accident, he has been thrust into the limelight, but he has not lost sight of what is important; positivity, kindness and authenticity. 

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Exploring your own limits and trusting your own judgement with the England cricketer and World Cup winner.

One of England’s greatest cricketers and an integral member of the team that won the World Cup in 2019, Buttler tells how staying in touch with the childlike enthusiasm for what you are doing and by taking delight in exploring your own limits you can tap into your deepest potential.

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Why being true to yourself is vital to success and happiness with Wales rugby legend

‘Being true to yourself’ is something Warburton values highly – and it can as simple as saying no to something that doesn’t feel right, he explains in this episode.

The former Wales rugby captain also talks about the importance of knowing yourself and keeping your personal standards as high as possible, the benefit in getting out of your comfort zone, how confidence comes from proper preparation, why facing adversity in life is important, the importance of manners and respect, and how often less is more.  

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Being willing to throw yourself into something without any guarantee of a successful outcome – with the former Special Forces soldier.

Ollerton is a former Special Forces soldier turned TV star and author who passed the SAS's gruelling six-month selection process – testing his physical and mental endurance to the limit – before spending six years with the SBS.

But it was after leaving the special forces that he came unstuck; the process of getting himself back on track informed many of the life lessons he holds dear, including courage, motivation, purpose, self-doubt and ego.  

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How to address insomnia and anxious thoughts with the Sleep School founder

Meadows uses an approach known as ACT - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - which teaches you to relate to your uncomfortable feeling and emotions in an often counter-intuitive way. (ACT has helped a number of top sportspeople including Sir Alastair Cook, who talked about it in our earlier episode).

This approach is a powerful tool for addressing anxiety in all areas of life. 

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